In the depth filter cartridge market, the major players are Merck KGaA (Germany), Pall Corporation (U.S.), Eaton Corporation Plc (Ireland), and 3M Company (U.S.). These companies have a strong reputation and customer base.

In 2016, Merck Millipore KGaA (Germany) was one of the leading players offering depth filter cartridges. The company has strengthened its position in the market through the adoption of organic as well as inorganic strategies such as expansions and acquisitions. Between 2015 and 2017, the company acquired companies to complement its product portfolio and expand its reach. For instance, in 2015, Merck KGaA acquired Sigma Aldrich (U.S.). With this acquisition, the company enhanced its product range & capabilities and expanded its geographic reach & customer base. Similarly, Merck has expanded its Emprove risk assessment program to include a selection of products for filtration and single-use processing. This information gives customers instant access to online regulatory and technical information on a wide range of products.

Furthermore, Pall Corporation (a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation) (U.S.) also offers a wide range of depth filter cartridges in the market. The company has strengthened its position in the market through the adoption of organic as well as inorganic strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and agreements. For instance, in 2016, Pall Corporation launched its Pegasus prime virus removal filters. Similarly, in 2015, Pall Corporation signed a license agreement with FloDesign Sonics (FDS) (U.S.) for acoustic wave separation (AWS), a disruptive technology for cell culture clarification for both fed-batch and perfusion applications in bioprocess.

Acquisitions were the most preferred strategy adopted by key players in this market. Players adopted this strategy to enhance their product offerings, increase their market share, and consolidate their market presence.

Continuous advancements in single-use depth filters are revenue-generating pockets for the depth filtration market. Developing markets in the Asia-Pacific region such as Japan, China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and Singapore are also revenue pockets for market players, due to increasing investments in the healthcare industry by key market players.